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I Live in London, and This Is How to Wear Summer’s Biggest Trends

Take a quick glance at London-based digital marketing consultant Chloé Pierre’s Instagram feed and it’s pretty obvious that she has an undeniably cool style. From her proclivity towards the latest trends to the way she infuses classic basics into her of-the-moment looks, a lot can be learned from following her fashionable pursuits. This skillset of hers is precisely why I wanted to tap her for a story and was beyond thrilled when she agreed to indulge us.  Fast-forward to today. Below you’ll find not just the seven summer trends Chloé is backing this time around, but also her take on each one and, of course, a glimpse at how she’s wearing them during her everyday life in London. For her on-the-mark commentary on tennis style (which...

I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This, But I’m Really Into Quilted Vests Right Now

I have long associated quilted vests with the posh boys at university, who wore them over their rugby shirts with red trousers and boat shoes (if this image resonates with you, then it’s because you know it to be highly accurate). While I mean no disrespect to this way of dressing, it was and is perhaps completely different in every way to my own personal style. And, if I’m being honest, I’ve always found it lacking in terms of being, well, cool. But, as with literally everything in fashion, it’s eventually become a sought-after piece (even Crocs have had their moment in the fashion spotlight).   You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, ...

I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This but I’m Really Into Quilted Vests RN

I have long associated quilted vests with the posh boys at university, who wore them over their rugby shirts with red trousers and boat shoes (if this image resonates with you, then it’s because you know it to be highly accurate). While I mean no disrespect to this way of dressing, it was and is perhaps completely different in every way to my own personal style. And, if I’m being honest, I’ve always found it lacking in terms of being, well, cool. But, as with literally everything in fashion, it’s eventually become a sought-after piece (even Crocs have had their moment in the fashion spotlight).   You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, ...

The Lesser-Known Knitwear Brands I’m Championing This Year

While there are, of course, plenty of jumper options from both high street and designer brands, I’ve recently been drawn to the entourage of up-and-comers staking their claim for the knitwear crown. With the homespun appeal of crafting reaching its peak during lockdown, it is the perfect time for smaller knitwear brands to gain traction. Some, such as The Knitter and Hope Macauley, have gone all-out with the chunky, handmade look, while labels such as Mad Brown Knitwear have cleverly harnessed the beauty of pre-loved cable knits to create their colourful designs.  We do acknowledge that many of these labels come in at a higher price point but, in most cases, this is due to the time and effort that is put into every garment. ...

VB Just Managed To Make Hot Pants Look Grown-Up

In fashion terms, Victoria Beckham is on the least shocking end of the spectrum. Her collections are reliably chic, pared-back and she often sticks to more modest silhouettes—if you’re not familiar with her runway looks, think midi-dresses, long skirts, oversized shirts and great tailoring. So then, it was surprising to find the former pop star wearing what can only be described as hot pants. The designer shared a photo of herself and husband David this week, and while she wore a signature oversized button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, she completed the outfit with the tiniest of white shorts. But this isn’t the first time she’s worn this look this summer. Way back during lockdown, VB wore a pair of denim short shorts along with a bl...

Victoria Beckham Shows Us that Shorts Can Look Incredibly Smart at Any Age

The UK’s second royal family — the Beckhams — took a much needed summer holiday to Greece (which is still open to UK tourists). David and Victoria Beckham spent some quality time with their parents enjoying the Mediterranean views and modelling their own takes on resortwear — which, of course, meant a surprisingly smart outfit from VB in a crisp pair of white shorts. We love that no matter where Victoria goes, she combines the occasion with her own personal style and creates a look that’s uniquely on brand. The designer, mum, and Spice Girl complemented the Greek skyline of light blue, crisp white, and earthy brown with a preppy Oxford long-sleeved, very short shorts, and a thick square-buckle belt. If you’re anything like us, then wearing short shorts can be quite intimi...

5 Handbag Styles That Defined 2020 and Are Worth Investing in This Autumn

This year is teaching fashion to slow down, and it’s about time. Where every season we look forward to pretty new bags and accessories, we are starting to shift our focus to lasting pieces that transcend the seasonal turnover of trends. As the autumn and winter months approach, we’re taking a closer look at the handbag silhouettes that defined this year in style — and if you’re planning a purchase, then these are the pieces worth the investment. Handbags, like shoe trends, usually begin from the bottom up. A pioneering independent designer creates a piece that speaks to the zeitgeist — like By Far’s ’90s-inspired Rachel baguette shoulder bag — and because of fashion’s loose copyright laws, that sell-out design inspires high-fashion houses and is then dup...

25 & Other Stories Buys We’re Bookmarking for Autumn

We are well aware that there is a small degree of irony about the fact that we are waxing lyrical about knitwear, knee-high boots and coats, while sitting in front of a fan in 30 degree heat. But, in typical over-eager fashion editor style, we’ve relished keeping an eagle eye on the ‘new-in‘ sections of our favourite brands to get a glimpse of what we’ll be wearing in 3 months’ time. Well, it is our job after all. As always, & Other Stories is ahead of the game, dropping tantalising hints of what’s to come. All your favourite cold-weather heroes are in attendance: Think boots, suits and thick jackets, but we’ve also spotted subtle, but no less impactful, details that feel fresh for 2020. & Other Stories makes a good...

9 Trends That Zara Is Getting So Right This Season

When Zara does a trend, it tends to fully commit and so you’ll see it plastered all over the homepage. There are nine items in particular that Zara is getting really right at the moment, and although we use the word ‘trend’, these are all classic autumn staples, so they will all go the distance in your wardrobe. As we are beginning to slowly transition from summer to autumn, Zara’s new-in section is filled with perfect layering pieces for this in-between period, including bodysuits, light knitwear and faux leather pieces. The overarching theme on Zara right now is the dominance of ’90s minimalist silhouettes, particularly with the fitted knitwear, muted colour palette and slouchy denim. Many of the pieces in the new-in section are also catering to our shifts i...

I Hate Setting Powders, But This One Product Has Totally Changed My Mind

The thing about finishing powder is that, although I know it’s great for adding longevity to your base, most that I have tried drastically take down the glow I work so hard for. In fact, most formulas leave my skin looking dry and lacklustre. For years, makeup artists have told me that the key to powder application is to limit it only to the areas that you need, which for me is usually on my t-zone and under my eyes. However, this is also the area that I find best gives the illusion of glow. So for all of these years, my only solution was to skip powder altogether. I swore that until the perfect product existed (something that managed to keep makeup put while maintaining a glow) I wasn’t going to partake in any sort of powder application. And now, after all of this time, the perfect produc...

Trust Monikh: 3 Autumn Buys I Have My Eyes On This Week

There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on re-wearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed @monikh and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each week, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to me...

I Have a Hunch This Will be the Most Popular Dress Trend This Autumn

One thing that most of us are prioritising when it comes to clothes in 2020 is comfort. No one knows what exactly autumn has in store for us, but I have a hunch that knitted dresses are going to be the leading dress trend—particularly as many offices continue to extend working from home orders until the end of the year. Parisian designer Jacquemus made jumper dresses popular several years ago with its rollneck maxis with thigh high slits, and this season form-fitting knitted dresses are more popular than ever. “The second most prevalent trend for autumn winter 2020 was the focus on the female form, which saw the return of the bodycon dress,” Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buying director at Net-a-Porter told Who What Wear. “However, today’s version of bodycon is more elegant.” ...